James signs with Los Angeles Lakers

The decision ends James’ second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who won four straight Eastern Conference championships and one NBA title (2016) after he he left the Miami Heat to return to his native Ohio in 2014. The Akron native James also played for the Cavaliers from 2003-10.

James announced Friday he would not exercise his $35.6 million contract option to play for the Cavaliers next season. He became an unrestricted free agent at 12:01 a.m. Sunday. According to a report by ESPN, the Philadelphia 76ers met with James’ representatives on Sunday. They were among the teams in the mix to sign James, along with the Cavaliers.